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, 1887-10-07
The Humorous Side.

Many amusing incidents have already
occurred in connection with the pursuit of
the jail breakers yesterday, and many
witty remarks were made at the expense
of the discounted officials. 1t was a field
day for the ways and they availed them
selves of the golden opportunity, while
the sober citizen occasionally ceased be-
moaning the event and cracked a dry
Joke.
. One remarked that Sharpless should
cause a saloon to be opened inside the
iail and avoid the annoyance of having
prisoners crawl through the ventilator in
their efforts to secure a draught of Chey-
enne frewater.
G. d. Kelly thought hat the prisoners
were feeling OF the real estate market,
and ventured that they would cover out
side realty rapidly, while John Hess sug-
gested that Mccoy ct al, were viewing
lots in Holdrege addition.
Curiosity Taylor was in his clement.
Surrounded by a crowd last evening he
was relating a sensational yarn about the
capture of Jones, and congratulating the
people upon the fact that so dangerous
a criminal was no longer at large. The
"chump' who a~nxiously inquired how
Jones was caught received a reply
something like this: You. see he
robbed Herman Haas safe several
months ago and seemed to have
a fondness for that locality. When
Herman opened his safe this morning the
chief was sleeping soundly inside the re-
ceptacle." Then followed a vigorous
howl, and all hands took a blue chip.
At n time yesterday a report was in
circulation to the effect that Charlie Good
sell had surrounded the gang and captured
them. Charlie would doubtlessly have
brought the enemy into camp had he en-
countered them, but he had no better
fortune than others pursucrs.
, 1887-10-07
PecnlIarItes ofthe Men.

Many confidently assert that Leroy,
Jones and Sterry are still in Cheyenne, and
believe that every house in the city, should
be searched regardless of the wealth or
rank of the occupants. That Mccoy is
miles away is conceded. His ultimate
of steel cells. Mccoy has no trade or
profession; he loves company; has worked
with cattle outfits all his lite and never,
so far as is known, committed a theft.
Just as water seeks its level, Mccoy will
continue to travel until reaching associates
or friends in Texas or the British posses
sions. Once among men of his W
stripe his ~recapture would be extremely
difficult, but should his whereabouts be
discovered the citizens of Laramie county
demand that he be again incarcerated in
the institution from which he escaped.
In the meantime let no effort be spared to
find his trail.
Jones is a fearless and bold criminal, a
scientific burglar and safe blower. He
cannot long remain at large without COM
hitting some depreciation which would
cause his rearrest. From his actions
while in Cheyenne the inference is natu-
rally drawn that he steals for love of ex-
element and adventure as much as for
profit. Jones is an inveterate gambler, a
fact which may also aid in his apprehen-
sion.
Leroy is a dangerous man. He is
densely ignorant and illiterate, but pos
sesses great natural cunning. His reck-
l~cssness and bad judgment should, in the
proper order of events, place him behind
the bars again at an early date.
Sterry's home is in Western Nebraska.
He ID a young man, and the theft of
MOran's horse is said to be his first mis-.
deed. 1t is more than probable that he
will visit his parents before enjoying his
liberty any great length of time. If he
were never found it would be a matter of
no consequence, but the other three are
wanted, and badly wanted. 1t is an event
to be deeply deplored which liberates such
desperate characters as Mccoy Leroy
and Jones.
, 1887-10-07
Surveyors at Work.
Buffalo EchO.l

The Cheyenne & Northern surveyors
broke camp near the city this morning
and moved south. They have been &C.
cupied with the survey out of town for a
week past, and have found everything
satisfactory. Chief Engineer Middleton
informs us that they will follow the stage
road closely as far south as Powder river.
, 1887-10-07

Barrett circus, Jo-Jo and all, will be in
town to-day. 1t is said that this aggrc-
cation is second only to the great Bar
NUNS. The show has met with unquali-
fed success in the West and will draw
well here. The ring performance given
is most excellent, while the ~menagerie is
complete. This is positively the last
circus of the season.
, 1887-10-07
1t Heads the List.
Buffalo Echo.

THE CHEYENNE LEADER has entered
upon the year of its majority, and proudly
bears the distinction of being the Oldest
journal IN the territory. In its present
hands, the LEADER has become a live
and spicy paper, and its local eontempo-
raries will have to do some tall hustling to
keep up with its band wagon.
, 1887-10-07
EOys clothing cheaper
than eCer. flyers.


TERRITORY OF WYOMING.
COUNTY OF LARAMIE. %
OFFICE OF COUNTY TREASURER AND)
COLLECTOR OF TAXES,
CHEYENNE, Sept. 10, 1887.
All persons and corporations liable to
taxation are hereby notified that the tax
list of Laramie county for the year 1887
has this, the third Monday in September,
been placed in my hands for collection
according to law, and that said taxes are
now due and payable, at my office, with
out further notice.
Any tax remaining unpaid on the 30th
day of November, A. D. 1887, will be
delinquent, and subject to the addition of
a penalty of ten (lO) per centum, together
with interest and costs of collection.
ISAAC BERGMAN.
County Treasurer and Collector of Taxes.
, 1887-10-07
An End to Bone scrapine.

Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg, ILL.,,
says: Having received so much benefit
from Electric Bittcrs, | feel it my duty to
let suffering humanity know it. Have
had a running sore on my leg for eight
years; my doctors told me | would have
to have the bone scraped or leg amputa-
ted. | used, instead, three bottles of
Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Buck
lens Arnica Salve, and nay leg is now
sound and we'll"
Electric Bitters are sold at fifty cents a
bottle, and Bucklen's Arnica Salve at
twenty-five cents per box by w. N. Hunt.
, 1887-10-07
A Posse Will Leave the City for
That Section at Once.
Supposed That Mccoy and ZONES
Are in Colorado.
Phil Watson Unb0sOms Himself
Concerning the Escape.
A Few Comic Occurrences in Con,
nection With the Affair.


The officials are on the scent at last.
There is now every reason to believe
that the four escaped prisoners will be re-
turned to their cells within the next forty.
eight hours. Sheriff Sharpless and his
deputies were very hopeful at a late hour
last night when they received messages
conveying the welcome intelligence that
there was at last a clew to the quartette
which vanished Tuesday night leaving as
little trace of their objective point as the
soap bubble that floats in the all and
bursts.
LEROY sTERRY.
A. ID. Adamson telephoned that Neil
Clark, mentioned in this journal several
weeks ago as the captor of q live grizzly
bear, reported that two men W, re seen on
Bear creek late yesterday afternoon, stealth
lily walking in a northeastern direction.
The pair visited Governor Warren's sheep
camp on that stream and stole two hats,
a white one and a black one and a liberal
supply Of victuals. From the descrip-
tions given the men are doubtlessly
Sterry and Leroy, the horse thieves,
heading for Nebraska in a roundabout
way. The actions of the TWO men were
very suspicious, and several cowboys who
saw them were tempted to arrest them
on general principles. The sheriff, Adam
son and several others held a long consul
tatioD last night and concluded that a suit
able posse should be sent to Chugwater
on the Cheyenne & Northern this morn
ing. Here they will be furnished horses
by AL. Bowie, foreman for the Swan
Land & Cattle company. The country
contiguous to the head of Box Elder creek,
a broken and billy region, will be
thoroughly, and it is believed effectfully
searched.
mccoy AND JONES.
Deputy Oscar Sharpless and his COM
panions returned from the Virginia Dale
country yesterday. They were completely
worn out and their horses were exhausted.
When the posse abandoned the chase
they were upon the trail of two men be-
lieved to be Mccoy and Jones who are
doubtlessly striking for the mountainous
region northwest of Fort Collins. Sheriff
S~harpless at once telegraphed Sheriff
Love and Jas. Sweeney, of Larimer
county. These gentleman Immediately
raised a posse and are now in hot pur-
suit of the murderer, the desperate and
the 81, 500 offered for their delivery at the
Laramie county Jail.
Nothing is more natural than the divis.
ion of the quartette after reaching the
outskirts of the city in safety. Mccoy
aud Jones acted wisely if they travelled
south, while no n expected that Leroy
or Sterry would strike for the north.
Yesterday the troops and pack train were
near Sherman, Capt. Smith in the vicin-
ity of Cheyenne Pass and Smalley and
McGonigle on Horse creek.
, 1887-10-07
Attention Wool growers.

7. w. Jenney from Ohio will be in
Cheyenne between the 18th and Goth of
Sept. with a car load of registered Span
ish Merino and Delaine rams of superior
quality which will be offered on very
reasonable terms. T. w. JENNEY.
, 1887-10-07
stock Men Attention.

[ want from two hundred to three hum
dred head of cattle to winter. Have
about eleven hundred acres under fence
and nearly all in corn fields, alfalfa and
meadow. Plenty of sheds and running
water, any amount of alfalfa at market
price, and corn if desired. For further
particulars address
D. A. CAMFIELD,
Box $50. Greeley, Colo.
, 1887-10-07

NON,A trife with any Throat or
DoN Lung Disease. If you have
q Cough or Cold, or the children are
threatened with Croupor Whooping Cough,
use Acker's English Remedy and prevenf
further trouble. 1t is a positive cure,
and we guarantee it. Price 10 and SOC
DR.. W. n. Hunt.
, 1887-10-07
NEW LOCAL NOTICES.


Only good second rate hotel in the city.
Board and room only SIS so per week.
@. f. HALL, Prop.
, 1887-10-07

MaMM IF IF. the are s0S s%at taiRss IF '9 Iss
alone on account of Dyspepsia. Hcker's
Dyspepsia Tablets will cure Dyspepsia,
Indigestion and Constipation; sold on a
positive guarantee at 25 and 80 cents, by
DR.. w. N. Hunt.
, 1887-10-07

Phil Watson. who is being held as an
accessory to the murder of Gum by Nc
, 1887-10-07

Finest line of Hats at lowest prices to be
found in the city. Pelack, the Clothier.
, 1887-10-07
II

STILL CHEAPER.
From this date Rinei. ~
johnson sUiU sell coal at n
reduction of 25 cents per.
ton, making it 1926, not
IOsthSt an the increase
OfraNrOad freight.
River y JOHN SOW.
Cheyenne, Sept. 10, 1888.
, 1887-10-07

Cardigan Jackets in all styles, colors
and qualities. Polack, the Ciothier.
, 1887-10-07
Real Estate For Sale.

Fine prospective business property on
Capitol Avenue and SeUen teenM street.
Good residence property. Cheapest
uRtmproUed lots IN the ctty.
John Roberts,
Real Estate agent, 22I, w. SeUenteenth
street, IN Post Block.
, 1887-10-07

ZephyrS and yarns at
.WyerS.
, 1887-10-07
FOR RENT.

For RENT-By Ferris. nicely furnished
houses and rooms. 206 Fifteenth street
FoR RENT.-Ofices, houses and fur
nlshed or unfinished rooms. s. b.
Tuttle, with L. Z. Warren.
, 1887-10-07
WANTS.

WANTED-A young or middle aged
lady of education and refinement, for an
independent and lucrative position; bust
ness experience not essential; best refer
ences required. Address p. A. p, Lead
er office. Cheyenne, Wyo.
WANTED-Situation by a widow as
housekeeper or to do general Homework
in a small family. Apply at this office.
Every one to do their own stamping.
My entire stock of stamping patterns to
be sold in the mex thirty days at reason
able prices. NJ. BUCKINGHAM.
l7l44. Ferguson st.
, 1887-10-07

hives & historical Dept; Cheyenne, Hyo,
, 1887-10-07

For sale OF Trade.
Fifty lots ip Kelley's addition, fifty
acres north of boulevard; two and one.half
acres on boulevard. OLIVER SHANNON.
Attorney at.Law,
22l West Seventeenth street,
Cheyenne, Wyo.
, 1887-10-07

For sale,
A pair of good American horses. Very
cheap. Apply at this office.
My 81 Shirt can't be beat anywhere for
double the money. polack, the Clothier.
, 1887-10-07

Box $50. Greeley, Col
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-12-02
General Lees Bible.

Twenty. five years ago regiment OF
Maine soldiers was encampeG on Ar
lingion Heights, aud the boys ransackeh
the old Lee mansion pretty thoroughly.
They captured old pipes and cigars and
wines and pictures and everything that
was portable. OF course, they did not
need many Of these things. Such arti-
cles which belonged 10 General Lee had
a peculiar interest and were very desir-
able. One soldier, who arrived late,
after the desirable articles had been
taken, found the old family Bible and
sent il down East to his home in Maine.
There were Bibles in Maine, but none
like this. After the war was over this
soldier returned home, and found 10 his
surprise that the Bible contained, be-
tween the old aud new testaments. a
complete family record, giving the his
tory OF the Lee family for the last two
hundred years.
The soldier was sorry that he had
taken the book, but too proud to ac-
knowledge the fault, and so he held his
peace. In the meanwhile biOgraphers
were at work on the life Of General Lee
and certain dates regarding the birth
and marriage OF his ancestors were
wanting. n an old family Bible could
be found il would afford the necessary
information. Advertisements were in-
serted in all the papers. aud by and by
came letter from Maine saying that
the Bible was in the possession Of a 8 D.
dier's widow, who would gladly restore
;t 10 the owner. Before the property
could be recovered, however, the
widow died, and then came another
long wait until the estate was. settled.
But at last the book was fully identified
and turned over To a messenger, who
passed through Boston carrying IL back
to It's old place at Arlington Heights.
/ The act Of boy soldier has hindered the
completion Of important historical work
for years, but the Bible is at last re-
stored to it's owner, and the biogrspher
can now complete his task.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-12-02
COOL WEATHER BARGAINS!

There has never been a better collection OF
Oyercoats for men and boys than the STOCK
we now display, and at prices far below all
others for the same grade OF goods. our Lieht
Weight OvercoatS attract special attention.
In Mems Overcoats We are Offering one lot AT
$3.50 each, worth Sl.OO.
For $500 we will sell you good, strong,
heavy Oyercoat, $3.50 Will buy fancy CasSl-
mere Coat. and for $3.50 you can get good
heavy Chnchilla, or fine light weight uress
Overcoat, or good, strong Cashmere Coat.
At $1,000 we are showing dozen qiHerenl
styles of Overcoats, such a. Meitons, herseys,
Chinchilla, Worsted, Cashmere and Beaver
Cloth, iii either light or n eavy weights. Inc
finer grades AT sl2.OO, Sl5.UO, SlbOO, slS.OO ana
$1,000 are equal TO the finest custom made.
Boys Overcoats we start as low Us 81. 10; bet
ter ones at S22j, 80 800, 100, 800 100, $40
and 1000.
Mems and Boys Heavy Coarse Boots, sl5O,
200, 2.5O, 800.
Fine Dress Boots, 81. 50, 300, 100 and 800.
Now is the time TO buy underwear. We
have them-all kinds-for men, women ana
children. Note prices. Heavy merlno shirts
or drawers, %, 40, 30 and 10 cents; white wool
shirts or drawers, SI.D, l.25, LOO. 2OO Z.oU;
scarlet wool shirts andidrawers, IS cents, sl.OO,
l.5O. LIS. 200; chlldrens shirts or drawers
from Sl.5O up. -
In our Ladies' Wrap Department we not
only exhibit stock that is unequaled, but at
prices that none can meet. Note a few OF our
prices.
Ladies' Fancy Cassimeres or Boucle Jack
can, or kersey jackets, with and without
hoods, at $500; fine clOth-braided jackets,
$3.50, 800, 1000, 1900 and 1900.
Cloth New Markets, 500, 100, 900, 1000 and
1900; Fancy Cassmeres, New Markets, with
or without capes $3.50, $50, 800, 1000, l2.OO,
100, 1900; short wraps and dolmans trim
med with fur or astracan, $500, $50 $50, 1000,
1900, l5.UG, 1900, 20.OO, 25OO.
Plush short wraps, trimmed with fur or
beads, Sl4.O, 1900 1900, 300, 300, 3OOO $500,
1000, 1900; plush coats, S2O.OO, 300 SOOO 800,
1000; childrens wraps, Sl2j up TO 1900.
In Ladies' Dress Goods, we are Offering the
following bargains: Crefold checks SC per
yard; Highland checks, 10 cents; Winnecon-
net stripes. 10 cents, Adrian Cashmere, l"12
cents; London stripe, 20 cents; jamestown
worsteds. in plain. plaid or checks, y cents;
gold medal suitings, % cents; habit cloth, all
shades, 80 cents; revenue plaids and checks,
80 cents. Fantaine plaids, Henrietta Cloth
in all the new shades.
Blankets and Comforts. Heavy, large size
Blankets, white or grey, Sl.OO per pair; good,
heavy comforts 65c.
Everything men and boys wear, and every
thing for ladies' misses and childrens wear,
except hats and bonnets).
UPDEGRAFFS'.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-12-02
Language Of Engine whistles.

Few people who travel understand
what the frequent blasts Of the engine
whistle mean. Ladies. especla lily, are
frequently frightened by them, whereas
IL they had the following memorandum
in their pocket books they might easily
anticipate the movements Of their train:
One long blast Of the whistle Is sig-
nal for approaching stations, railroad
crossings and functions.
One short blast OF the whistle Is sig
nal 10 apply the brakes-stop.
Two long blasts OF the whistle are a
signal TO throw of the brakes.
Two short blasts OF the whistle are an
answer to the conductors signal to stop
at the next station.
Three long blasts Of the whistle are
signal that the train has parted.
Three short blasts OF the whistle,
when the train Is standing, are a signal
that the train will back.
The short blasts Of the whistle when
the train Il running are signal 10 be
given by passenger trains, when dis
playing signals for following train,
to call the attention Of trains they meet
or pass TO the signals.
-Four long blasts Of the whistle are a
signal TO call In the 1agman.
Four short blasts OF the whistle are the
engineers call for signals from switch
men and trainDeD.
Two long followed by two shortJ
blasts Of the whistle are signal for
approaching road crossings at grade.
Five short blasts Of the whistle are
signal TO the nagman 10 20 back and pro-
tect the rear OF the train.
A succession OF short blasts Of the
whistle is an alarm for persoDs or cattle
on the track, and calls the attention Of
trainmen TO danger ahead.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-12-02

We are all fortupe-tellers. That h'
we can tell fortu ne when No see II.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-12-02

Omaha Teacher-Yes, my children,
always remember there is no human
love equal to a mothers love.
Little Girl-Womens love their chill
drens better than their husbands, don't
they?
VERY often"
Eyes, indeed. When We gets the hic-
coughs mamma gets sorry and tries to
cure 'em; but when papa gets the bic
coughs she gets mad"
$50 you've got wife, said Jones to
a newly married man. Don't know,
don't know" replied the man, with ev-
ident hesitation. Sometimes / think
I've got her. and sometimesl think she's
got me. You see, I've only been mar
rIed a few months, and 1 can't tell just
vet how the blamed combination is go
ing to turn out"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-12-02

Barber Cto customer)-You are quite
bald, sir. Customer twho isn't conyer-
sariopalIy inclined)-Yes, sir, was
born that way.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-12-02

"suppose, Tommy" said q Kansas
City teacher, "that your father owned
forty lots and a man from Chicago
should buy sixteen Of them and man
from st. Louis should buy twenty. what
would be leftr"
"where are the men FROM" asked
Tommy, "Chicago and st. Louis"
"Yes."
''Pa would be left; he wouldn't get
any money."-Epoeh.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-12-02
SHEPHERDsTOWN w. VA FRIDAY DECEMBER ?, 1887.
REVENGE.

Revenge is q naked sword
1t has neither hilt or guard.
wouldst thou WELD this brand OF the LORD
Is thy grasp then firm and hard'
But the closer thy clutch OF the blade.
The deadlier blow thou would's st DEAL
Deeper wound in thy hand is made
It is thy blood reddens the steel.
And when thou hast dealt the blow
When the blade from thy hand has flown
Instead of the heart of the foe
Thou may'st find II sheathed in thine own
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-01

Major Heap, of the Lighthouse
Board" says, officially, that the statue Of
Liberty sis structurally weak, defenseless
against Times corrosive tooth, and liable to
become a burden and a sorrow to the
Light House Board"
The Major, says the New York Times,
may be quite right about the insecurity
of the platform about the torch as point
of observation for sight-seers, and it
would be a lamentable catastrophe should
Liberty lose her right arm and the COM
munity a group of sight-seers by one
and the same accident. That can be
averted, however, by taking away the
ladder by which the platform is reached.
All this shows the folly of degrading
great symbolic statue from the dignity
of Liberty down to the mechanical serv-
ice of a lighthouse.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-01

Some pyrotechnic scribe has diScov-
cred a wild sensation in Washington
about the Presidential succession.
If a newspaper man does not know the
fact, it is evidently necessary to state
that in case Mr.. Cleveland should die,
the Secretary of State would be his
successor until the election Of an
other President. The only sensation
that could be on any such subject
is about the electoral-cOunt bill, which
provides wisely and specifically for count
ing the votes Of the Electoral College
and guards against the possibility Of such
frauds as were perpetrated in 1876. One
of the principal provisions is that the
President Of the Senate shall not ever
be allowed to announce who is elected
President. He can only announce the
vote and let the fact declare the result.
The trainers of the bill have carefully
guarded all the points where doubts
arise on the validity of the returns, and
when the bill is passed the office of chief
magistrate of the Republic will be en-
tirely safe from the burglarious assaults
of such conspirators as accomplished the
great steal Of the presidency for Hayes.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-01

Senator Vest, who is one of the ablest
and most acute politicians in the coun-
try, has studied over the opportunities of
the Democracy, and as to the presidential
part of them he is quite positive. He
says that Mr.. Cleveland will be renomi-
mated and elected. Missouri will send a
solid delegation for him and roll up a
large vote at the election. He is sure to
be elected do not see anything to pre-
vent 1t now. All the politicians in the
country cannot prevent his election. The
mass Of the people are for him they see
he Is honest, and that his intentions are
good. Why, in Missouri we look upon him
somewhat as a second Andrew Jackson.
His strong individuality and firmness of
character are admired by the people, and
they are willing to overlook his mex
perience when he first took his seat. The
politicians, my boy, are watching the
drift, and as sure as fate they will make
love to the people, wherein the true power
OF the country lies"
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-01
What a luminous thought it is tina

What a luminous thought it is that
comes from Senator Sherman like a comet
gold dollar with a silver tail. He tells the
Boston merchants in banquet assembled
that there "is a simple remedy to secure
the existence Of the banks beyond perad-
venture for twenty years.
Beautiful! In twenty years Statesman
Sherman will be dead and the country
will remember perhaps among the fan
tastic tricks of Republican craftsmanship
that the remedy" was to authorize the
issue of circulating notes to the amount
of 90 per cent. of the market value of the
bonds deposited as security.